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Ken Calvert

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Ken Calvert is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 42nd congressional district since 1993. Throughout his tenure, he has been involved in various legislative efforts, focusing on issues related to defense, energy, and the environment. Calvert has played a significant role in shaping policies that impact his constituents and the broader national landscape. He has also been active in advocating for military and defense initiatives, reflecting his commitment to national security.

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Jul 8, 2015

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. Pursuant to House Resolution 333, the gentleman from Colorado and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes…

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Jul 8, 2015

I urge adoption of the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, I want to restate: On June 25 when National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis requested that Confederate flag sales be removed from national…

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Jul 8, 2015

The amendment doesn't recognize the suspension and debarment process that is already in place for Federal contractors. It does not provide exceptions for critical, urgent, or compelling needs or allow for the consideration of mitigating…

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Jul 8, 2015

I would just, again, oppose this amendment. I urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' on this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Jul 8, 2015

As someone who has always had the utmost respect for our fellow countrymen from the territories, I look forward to working with the gentlewoman from American Samoa, and I want to thank her for her efforts to inform the committee on the…

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Jul 8, 2015

I thank the gentleman. Mr. Chairman, next week, we will be having other bills in front of us. We are looking forward to having the Financial Services bill on the floor next week, and I believe we will have other appropriations bills for…

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Jul 8, 2015

This amendment will codify existing National Park Service policy and directives with regard to the declaration of cemeteries and concession sales. I urge adoption of my amendment. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to the…

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Jul 8, 2015

Will the gentlewoman yield? Ms. McCOLLUM. I yield to the gentleman from California.

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Jul 8, 2015

This amendment is the mirror opposite, as the gentleman knows, of the Hudson amendment that is currently pending via a rollcall vote. The Hudson amendment would allow lease 260 to move forward under the Department of the Interior's next…

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Jul 8, 2015

I just want to say that I enjoyed and continue to enjoy working with the gentlewoman as we move this process forward and appreciate her courtesy and kindness. As I say, we will continue to work at this process as we move ahead. Ms…

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Jul 8, 2015

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec.__. Notwithstanding any other provision of this…

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Jul 7, 2015

I have long been concerned with how EPA conducts its cost-benefit analysis to justify its rulemaking. This is something that the committee has discussed with EPA on a number of occasions, and the Supreme Court recently ruled that EPA's…

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